We Know That God Hears Us

We Know That God Hears Us

And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.

1 John 5:15 ESV

 

Have you ever asked God for something you didn’t know at the time the magnitude or consequences of His answers would be?

I have—at least a couple of times--and it can be unsettling. The first time, I was twenty-eight years old and pregnant with my second child. After months of personal counseling to help overcome my painful past that was affecting my marriage, I asked God to heal my mind and emotions and do whatever was necessary to strengthen relationships.

He answered my prayer in ways I never imagined that He would.

Within a year, one result was that my first marriage of twelve years broke. It was an excruciating time for me for the next couple of years, but in the midst, I saw God’s hand orchestrating events and people for good. Even though I would never have asked to go through all that, it was God’s way to answer my prayer. He hadn’t allowed anyone to destroy me. I was thankful.

The second time was recently during a crisis. I asked God repeatedly to destroy the harmful generational sins in my family and my husband’s family back through our parents and grandparents.

I added, And God, You can start with me. Once again, God answered. I wasn’t prepared for the painful ways He would bring restoration and healing. But He has.

He wants to do the same for you, friend.

 

Karen Sims

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